How Do I Reconcile between the Scholars’ Discouragement of Debates and What the Quran Says?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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How do I reconcile the Scholars’ disagreement on debates and what the Quran says?

In situations where debates arise, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani offers insightful guidance based on the Quranic verse: “Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful admonition and debate them in the best of ways.”

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.